How to pronounce reputable
Say it like REP-yuh-tuh-bul. Reputable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP).
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- REP
- yuh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reputable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reputable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REP-yuh-tuh-bul.
What does reputable mean?
- Having a good reputation; honorable.“She was a reputable businesswoman.”
Where does reputable come from?
From repute + -able.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying reputable
How do you pronounce reputable?
Say REP-yuh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛpjətəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛpjətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reputable?
Reputable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP). Broken into parts: REP · yuh · tuh · bul.
Is reputable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈrɛpjətəbəl/ (REP-yuh-tuh-bul).